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AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR MAGHRIB

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 953978173 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE Q052 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.aimsnorthafrica.org
revenue
$725K
expenses
$726K
net assets
$1.1M
employees
2
program ratio
57%
mission · from form 990

THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR MAGHRIB STUDIES (AIMS) IS A US-BASED EDUCATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE STUDY OF NORTH AFRICA IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD.

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Institute for Maghrib Studies (AIMS) is a nonprofit organization established in 1984 that facilitates research on North Africa and promotes collaboration between American and North African scholars. AIMS operates overseas research centers in Tunisia and Algeria, and partners with the Tangier American Legation Institute for Moroccan Studies in Morocco. It supports academic conferences, grants, and publishes the Journal of North African Studies.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

AIMS Grants Program
Offers grants to U.S. scholars interested in conducting research on North Africa.
Annual Dissertation Workshop
Provides a platform for graduate student members to present their research and receive feedback.
Journal of North African Studies
Publishes scholarly articles on North African studies, contributing to academic discourse.
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Regional Area Studies Research & Dissemination 6 activities
    • Operating research centers in North Africa
      Operates the Centre d'Etudes Maghrébines en Algérie (CEMA) in Oran, Algeria, and the Center for Maghrebi Studies in Tunis (CEMAT) in Tunisia, which includes a specialized library and hosts academic events. It also operates a research center in Tangier, Morocco.
    • Operating research centers in North Africa
      Operates the Centre d'Etudes Maghrébines en Algérie (CEMA) in Oran, Algeria, and the Center for Maghrebi Studies in Tunis (CEMAT) in Tunisia, which includes a specialized library and hosts academic events. It also operates a research center in Tangier, Morocco.
    • Organizing academic workshops and conferences
      Hosts an annual dissertation workshop, organizes an annual conference at MESA, and convenes academic conferences and workshops in North Africa.
    • Organizing academic workshops and conferences
      Hosts an annual dissertation workshop, organizes an annual conference at MESA, and convenes academic conferences and workshops in North Africa.
    • Publishing the Journal of North African Studies
      Sponsors and publishes the Journal of North African Studies through Routledge, and also publishes an annual report and newsletters.
    • Publishing the Journal of North African Studies
      Sponsors and publishes the Journal of North African Studies through Routledge, and also publishes an annual report and newsletters.
  • Support for Middle East Scholars 2 activities
    • Providing grants and awards for North African studies
      Offers grants to U.S. scholars for research on North Africa, awards an annual book prize, travel awards, and an annual student paper prize, and funds U.S. scholarly research in the North Africa region.
    • Providing grants and awards for North African studies
      Offers grants to U.S. scholars for research on North Africa, awards an annual book prize, travel awards, and an annual student paper prize, and funds U.S. scholarly research in the North Africa region.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$725K
Contributions & grants$718K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$8K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$726K
Program expenses57%
Admin / overhead43%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$282K
Grants paid out$236K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.22M
Cash$104K
Investments$864K
Liabilities$101K
Net assets$1.12M
Liquid reserves16.0 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue +54.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 16
  • ALLEN FROMERZ — DIRECTOR
  • ARI SCHRIBER — DIRECTOR
  • CYNTHIA BECKER — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH BISHOP — DIRECTOR
  • GWYNETH TALLEY — SECRETARY
  • JAMES MILLER — PRESIDENT
  • KEVIN BLANKINSHIP — DIRECTOR
  • KRISTIN HICKMAN — DIRECTOR
  • LARYSSA CHOMIAK — CEMAT DIRECT
  • MIA FULLER — TREASURER
  • MICHAEL TOLER — DIRECTOR
  • MONA AITA — DIRECTOR
  • NABIL BOUDRAA — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT PARKS — CEMA DIRECTO
  • TERRY RYAN — AIMS US DIRE
  • YAEL WARSHEL — VICE PRESIDE
relationships · 54

who they work with

  • AMIDEAST Partner — Institutional member
  • Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane School of Humanities and Social Sciences Partner — Institutional member
  • Algeria Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Partner — Partnered with AIMS to create CEMA through a 2004 agreement and provides the center's premises.
  • Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus Partner — Institutional member
  • Atlas Cultural Foundation (ACF) Partner — Institutional member
  • Boston University African Studies Center Partner — Institutional member
  • Brigham Young University Kennedy Center for International Studies Partner — Institutional member
  • Brown University The Center for Middle East Studies Partner — Institutional member
  • CAORC Partner — Operates as an overseas research center.
  • CEMA Partner — Operates as an overseas research center.
  • CEMAT Partner — Operates as an overseas research center.
  • Center for Middle Eastern Studies Partner — Hosts the American Institute for Maghrib Studies at its office location in Tucson, AZ.
  • Centre d’Etudes Maghrebines a Tunis (CEMAT) Partner — AIMS operates the Centre d’Etudes Maghrebines a Tunis (CEMAT) with Laryssa Chomiak as its director.
  • Centre d’Etudes Maghrebines en Algerie (CEMA) Partner — AIMS operates the Centre d’Etudes Maghrebines en Algerie (CEMA) with Robert Parks as its director.
  • Centre for North African Studies (UK) Partner — The Journal of North African Studies is published under the auspices of AIMS and the Centre for North African Studies (UK).
  • Clemson University Partner — James Miller, President of AIMS, is an Associate Professor Emeritus of Geography at Clemson University.
  • Columbia University Middle East Institute Partner — Institutional member
  • Council of American Overseas Research Centers Network — AIMS is part of the CAORC federation of overseas research centers
  • Council of American Overseas Research Centers Network — Member organization participating in a global network of overseas research centers.
  • Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) Network — AIMS is one of 25 members of CAORC, a network assisting American scholars conducting research abroad.
  • Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) Partner — Institutional member
  • Dar Si-Hmad for Development, Education and Culture Partner — Institutional member
  • Fulbright Academy of Science & Technology (FAST) Partner — Institutional member
  • George Washington University Partner — Mona Atia, Vice President of AIMS, is an Associate Professor of Geography and International Affairs at George Washington University.
  • George Washington University Institute for Middle East Studies Partner — Institutional member
  • Georgetown University Center for Contemporary Arab Studies Partner — Institutional member
  • Georgia State University Middle East Center Partner — Institutional member
  • Government of Tunisia Partner — Established CEMAT through a cooperative agreement in 1987.
  • Hamilton College Middle East/Islamic Worlds Studies Partner — Institutional member
  • Harvard University Center for Middle Eastern Studies Partner — Institutional member
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